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the house is expected to pass that measure, possibly by tomorrow and president obama has signaled he will sign it. >>> singer michelle shocked released a letter today saying she was sorry about the comments she made about gays and lesbians in a recent concert in san francisco. she said she does not believe god hates homosexuals, she says she was describing the intolerance and fears of others. here is a portion of what she said. >> we are at nearly the end of times. once preachers are held at gunpoint, and forced to marry the homosexuals i'm pretty sure that that will be the signal for jesus to come on back. >> reporter: in her letter, the singer wrote, my statement aequating the repeal of prop 8 with the end of times was neither literal or nor ironic. >>> 52-year-old joel coffman is accused of molesting one teenage boy, and secretly filming another in a bathroom. coffman coached baseball in oakland, and palo alto. contra costa prosecutors also say they think there are more unidentified victims. >>> today, the aclu filed what could be a ground breaking lawsuit against the city of san
the house is expected to pass that measure, possibly by tomorrow and president obama has signaled he will sign it. >>> singer michelle shocked released a letter today saying she was sorry about the comments she made about gays and lesbians in a recent concert in san francisco. she said she does not believe god hates homosexuals, she says she was describing the intolerance and fears of others. here is a portion of what she said. >> we are at nearly the end of times. once preachers...
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. >> repealing obama care means more jobs and lower healthcare costs for the american people. >> the first vote was about substance. the second was about keeping government open. we want to remove all doubt, that for whatever our disagreement on some of these bills, it was worth it. >> it leaves in place $85 billion in cuts to the pentagon and domestic programs. >>> new at 10:00, a series of concerted needed to raise money for the america's cup is raising concerns among those who live near the san francisco waterfront. amber lee attended a community meeting tonight, where organizers are trying to ease concerns about noise, traffic, and security. >> reporter: we're at pier 29. the concerts will be held at an amphitheater set to go up beyond this fence in less than two weeks. the first concert is scheduled for may 31. organizers say a series of concerts are needed to help pay for the races. a largely free event for the public. >> it's going to be a great experience for everybody. >> reporter: this is an artist's rendering of the amphitheater that will hold the concerts. it will also be
. >> repealing obama care means more jobs and lower healthcare costs for the american people. >> the first vote was about substance. the second was about keeping government open. we want to remove all doubt, that for whatever our disagreement on some of these bills, it was worth it. >> it leaves in place $85 billion in cuts to the pentagon and domestic programs. >>> new at 10:00, a series of concerted needed to raise money for the america's cup is raising concerns...
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president obama said he believes syria's regime will collapse eventually. >> well i am very concerned about syria becoming an onclave for extremists. president obama also took a trip to bethlehem where the bible says the nativity scene took place. >>> a proposal that takes up to 10% of bank accounts was met with fierce resistance. >>> three way clashes broke out at the offices of the muslim brotherhood. they fought with each other and riot police. the muslim brother brotherhood is trying to monopolize power. thousands of police have gone on strike making things worse. >>> and in paris the bells of noter dam rang out again but only as a test. the bells are made to mark noter dame's anniversary. many parisians had complained the old bells were out of tune. >>> the speed limit at the toll bridge will go from 15 miles per hour to 35. the bridge will switch to all electronic toll taking and cars will no longer have to stop at the toll plaza. >>> an unusual art creation that seems to show furniture being thrown out of furniture may soon be removed. if art on a former hotel on sixth and howa
president obama said he believes syria's regime will collapse eventually. >> well i am very concerned about syria becoming an onclave for extremists. president obama also took a trip to bethlehem where the bible says the nativity scene took place. >>> a proposal that takes up to 10% of bank accounts was met with fierce resistance. >>> three way clashes broke out at the offices of the muslim brotherhood. they fought with each other and riot police. the muslim brother...
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the bill now goes to president obama for his signature. the legislation leaves in place $85 billion in spending cuts to the pentagon and domestic programs. as a result hundreds of thousands of government workers can expect temporary furloughs over the next six months. >>> time now 4:38. that spending bill requires a clause a saturday mail delivery to continue. despite that plans to cut saturday service should continue. they say they have to make the cuts to keep the postal service in business. >>> the golden gate bridge is completing the conversion to an electronic toll taking system. the board is voting to change the speed limit of the toll plaza from 15 miles an hour up to 25 miles an hour. then sometime between early tuesday morning and wednesday evening the last toll taker will leave the bridge. drivers will have to use a fast track or set up an account linked to a credit card and license plate number. >> it will be a big change. >> big change. yeah. >>> 4:38. speaking of traffic. sal what does it look like? >> it looks pretty good so
the bill now goes to president obama for his signature. the legislation leaves in place $85 billion in spending cuts to the pentagon and domestic programs. as a result hundreds of thousands of government workers can expect temporary furloughs over the next six months. >>> time now 4:38. that spending bill requires a clause a saturday mail delivery to continue. despite that plans to cut saturday service should continue. they say they have to make the cuts to keep the postal service in...
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president obama has warned of possible u.s. military intervention if such weapons are used. >>> and a big development from another global hot spot, the korean peninsula. overnight the big banks and tv stations in south korea were paralyzed after an apparent cyberattack. north korea is the main suspect. >>> and here at home, autism may be far more widespread than we thought. a new government survey of parents found that 1 in 50 school-age children has some form of autism. a previous study said it was more like 1 in 88. this report found a significant number of children have been diagnosed at older ages. >>> and look at this. a dramatic scene in new york. a worker trapped up to his chest in mud for four hours finally pulled above ground overnight. more than 150 firefighters helping with that rescue. the man was working in a subway tunnel trench when the walls caved in. he is expected to be okay. >>> speaking of dramatic, look at what happened when the mayor of kansas city, missouri, was giving his state of the city address. a dis
president obama has warned of possible u.s. military intervention if such weapons are used. >>> and a big development from another global hot spot, the korean peninsula. overnight the big banks and tv stations in south korea were paralyzed after an apparent cyberattack. north korea is the main suspect. >>> and here at home, autism may be far more widespread than we thought. a new government survey of parents found that 1 in 50 school-age children has some form of autism. a...
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. ♪ president obama arrived this morning in the west bank. his message here, the importance of peace between the israelis and the palestinians. but fears of war have dominated the trip specifically fears that iran is dangerously close to getting a nuclear weapon. >> the greatest danger is a nuclear iran. >> in order to stop iran's nuclear programs peacefully diplomacy and sanctions must be augmented by a clear and credible threat of action. >> reporter: when it comes to iran, the president says the u.s. stands firm with israel. >> we agree on our goal. we do not have a policy of containment when it comes to a nuclear iran. our policy is prevent iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. >> reporter: even if it takes a military strike against iran. >> i will repeat all options are on the table. we will do what is necessary to prevent iran from getting the world's worst weapons. >> reporter: president obama has had a frosty relationship with prime minister netanyahu, but on this trip both men have been determined to show that they are staunchal lies
. ♪ president obama arrived this morning in the west bank. his message here, the importance of peace between the israelis and the palestinians. but fears of war have dominated the trip specifically fears that iran is dangerously close to getting a nuclear weapon. >> the greatest danger is a nuclear iran. >> in order to stop iran's nuclear programs peacefully diplomacy and sanctions must be augmented by a clear and credible threat of action. >> reporter: when it comes to...
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>> you fool me once and you won't fool me again. >> and what does our main man, barack obama say? >> yes, we can. yes, we can. yes, we can. yes, we can! >> yes, he can. >> i love that kid. >> yeah. >> i love that -- wow. >>> coming up here, is he up in the control room or she? what is it? he or a she? there she is. miss america, and grumpy cat. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] nothing gets you going quite like the power of quaker oats. today is going to be epic. quaker up. the hunt is over. the great deals are at jcpenney in store and online. get 20% off select women's dresses. ♪ 25% off all girls' dresses. ♪ and 25% off select men's stafford dress shirts and ties. because everyone deserves to look great. ♪ the jcpenney easter sale. picasso painted one of his master works at 56. doris taerbaum finished her first marathon at 50. not everyone peaks in their twenties. throughout their lives. passion keeps them realizing possibilities. an ally for real possibilities. aarp. find tools and support at aarp.org/possibilities. then you'll love lactose-free lactaid® it's 100% rea
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. >>> president obama is wrapping up the first overseas trip in jordan. the president is visiting jordan's most popular tourist attraction, the fabled ancient city of petra. he is worried about extremists if assad is overthrown and will keep plugging away in hopes of restarting peace talks between israel and the palestinians. >>> and lawmakers in north dakota have passed what could lead to the most restricted abortion law in the nation. they passed a resolution that says life begins at conception essentially banning all abortions. voters will next decide next year if they want to add that to the state constitution. if it were to pass that law would almost trigger a lengthy legal battle. >>> police were asking for help trying to find this gunman firing into a chinese restaurant earlier this week. the workers inside managed to fight back keeping the man from entering the store while dodging imagine this bullets. three wounded. none of the injuries is considered life-threatening and now to that storm that ginger was telling us about. that wreaked havoc at a
. >>> president obama is wrapping up the first overseas trip in jordan. the president is visiting jordan's most popular tourist attraction, the fabled ancient city of petra. he is worried about extremists if assad is overthrown and will keep plugging away in hopes of restarting peace talks between israel and the palestinians. >>> and lawmakers in north dakota have passed what could lead to the most restricted abortion law in the nation. they passed a resolution that says life...
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the assault weapons ban that president obama had pushed all but dead in the senate, even though the president is going to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it only applies to those are sold in stores. big fight over this right now, nra is not backing down. >>> big show today, with face-off between jim mess seen yeah and karl rove that's on "this week.." >>> let's check in with ron claiborne. >>> secretary of state john kerry arrived in baghdad this morning on an unannounced visit. he's warning that the civil war in syria could threaten iraq's fragile stability. >>> the pentagon has reached an important milestone, ending the u.s. presence in afghanistan. the bagram base to afghan. the transfer of power takes place tomorrow. >>> pope francis called for people to be humble and young at heart during his
the assault weapons ban that president obama had pushed all but dead in the senate, even though the president is going to push for a vote. this will come to the floor of the senate when they return from their two-week easter break in early april. the president will continue to push. but the real issue now, is whether or not, the senate will expand background checks for all purchases. those in gun shows and those from stores that sell guns. right now, it only applies to those are sold in stores....
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very stark differences between the two, everyone waiting for president obama to weigh in on this. i guess my question to you is, despite those stark differences, do you see this as the beginning of negotiations toward a compromise? >> i frankly take this as a constructive sign. it gives the guidelines for the senate to go pass appropriations bill. under what's called protection. they don't require 16 votes. and this sets up, then, the normal flow of congress. with house passing the budget with less spending. senate democrats passing a budget with more spending and
very stark differences between the two, everyone waiting for president obama to weigh in on this. i guess my question to you is, despite those stark differences, do you see this as the beginning of negotiations toward a compromise? >> i frankly take this as a constructive sign. it gives the guidelines for the senate to go pass appropriations bill. under what's called protection. they don't require 16 votes. and this sets up, then, the normal flow of congress. with house passing the budget...
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president obama is trying to save the rest of his legislation to stop gun violence with help from michael bloomberg. >> reporter: he's the mayor of new york's largest city. he has the ear of the president on immigration and gun control. he has something many other big city mayors don't -- a personal fortune he's willing to spend. today, pouring $12 million into two commercials supporting background checks for all gun purchases. they'll air in 13 key states from arizona to pennsylvania, where bloomberg believes senators are on the fence. >> i believe in the second amendment, i'll fight to protect it. with rights come responsibilities. that's why i support comprehensive background checks. >> reporter: on his weekly radio show mayor boom burg said he knows he has public support. >> recent polls show 90% of americans support criminal background checks for anyone purchasing a gun. >> reporter: a second commercial called family tries to reassure gun owners that -- >> they have nothing to do with taking guns away from anyone. >> reporter: but the nra opposes the new legislation. on abc's "this w
president obama is trying to save the rest of his legislation to stop gun violence with help from michael bloomberg. >> reporter: he's the mayor of new york's largest city. he has the ear of the president on immigration and gun control. he has something many other big city mayors don't -- a personal fortune he's willing to spend. today, pouring $12 million into two commercials supporting background checks for all gun purchases. they'll air in 13 key states from arizona to pennsylvania,...
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obama's first visit to israel as president. he will make several symbolic stops including laying a wreath at the founder of modern zionism. the centerpiece of the visit is delivering a speech to an audience of mostly college students. >> the president will visit israel with a message about the enduring relationship between the united states and israel about the unshakeable commitment the united states has to israel's security. >> reporter: even before the trip, the president tried to reassure israel of his commitment to their protection telling israeli tv that iran is still more than a year away from developing a nuclear weapon. >> that is a red line for us. something that would not only be dangerous for israel but would be dangerous for the world. >> president obama will use the visit to mend fences with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu after the two leaders sparred over expansion of jewish settlements and areas claimed by the palestinians. on the trip mr. obama will head to the palestinian authority for a meeting wit
obama's first visit to israel as president. he will make several symbolic stops including laying a wreath at the founder of modern zionism. the centerpiece of the visit is delivering a speech to an audience of mostly college students. >> the president will visit israel with a message about the enduring relationship between the united states and israel about the unshakeable commitment the united states has to israel's security. >> reporter: even before the trip, the president tried...
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the west bank where president obama is. is headed by fattah, political party fattah headed by the president mahmoud abbas. that's who obama is meeting with today. so it is a strong reminder of how far away the israelis and palestinians are from peace. how little optimism that meetings they are having will result in new peace talks much less eventual peace. >> alex, as you were saying it seems to highlight israel's position that palestinians don't want peace or interested in the talks. what is expected reaction from israel to be from this attack? >> it is very unclear at this time. there was a report on israel channel 10 there would be some sort of retaliation. we haven't seen anything immediate. in the past when incidents like this have happened. and more rockets. more injuries. there hasn't been any response from israel. not only unclear what a proportional response might look like. but given the president is in the region today, right here today, it is very, it's very unclear what israel could do to respond. >> all right,
the west bank where president obama is. is headed by fattah, political party fattah headed by the president mahmoud abbas. that's who obama is meeting with today. so it is a strong reminder of how far away the israelis and palestinians are from peace. how little optimism that meetings they are having will result in new peace talks much less eventual peace. >> alex, as you were saying it seems to highlight israel's position that palestinians don't want peace or interested in the talks....
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president obama took his case for peace directly to the israeli people. abc's john karl is traveling with the president. >> reporter: even as president obama came to the holyland to talk peace rockets fired into a gaza strip hit in a town in israel. with rockets flying and peace talks going nowhere, the president by passed mideast leaders and instead talked directly to the next generation. 600 israeli college students. >> part of the reason i like talking to young people is because no matter how great the challenges are, their idealism, their energy, their ambition, always gives me hope. >> reporter: he told the young israelis to put themselves in the shoes of young palestinians. >> look at the world through their eyes. it is not fair that a palestinian child cannot grow up in a state of their own. >> reporter: for now israel has lessened the blows of deadly terror attacks in part by building a massive wall that separates the palestinian territories from the rest of the holyland. but it has also angered palestinians by dividing their communities. the wall
president obama took his case for peace directly to the israeli people. abc's john karl is traveling with the president. >> reporter: even as president obama came to the holyland to talk peace rockets fired into a gaza strip hit in a town in israel. with rockets flying and peace talks going nowhere, the president by passed mideast leaders and instead talked directly to the next generation. 600 israeli college students. >> part of the reason i like talking to young people is because...
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the fight over gun control will intensify as congress debates president obama's new gun measures. both sides understand the stakes and are gearing up for a battle. more than 100 days since newtown tragedy, congress is set to take up new gun control measures. opponents and supporters are gearing up for a fight. >> this is what the survivors want. this is what the public wants. >> it slows down the law-abiding and does nothing to anybody else. >> reporter: the senate will soon begin debating a bill to expand background purchases, crack down on gun trafficking and provide additional funding for school safety. but what the bill will not include is a ban on military-style assault weapons. those in favor of gun laws are getting a big lift from michael bloomberg, who's pouring $12 million of his personal fortune into tv commercials in a dozen states, targeting wavering lawmakers. >> i believe in the second amends which i'll fight to protect. with rights come responsibilities. that's why i support comprehensive background checks. >> reporter: the latest abc news/"washington post" poll sho
the fight over gun control will intensify as congress debates president obama's new gun measures. both sides understand the stakes and are gearing up for a battle. more than 100 days since newtown tragedy, congress is set to take up new gun control measures. opponents and supporters are gearing up for a fight. >> this is what the survivors want. this is what the public wants. >> it slows down the law-abiding and does nothing to anybody else. >> reporter: the senate will soon...
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president obama's top scientists telling congress this week we're behind. >> the number of undetected potential city killers is very large. it's in the range of about 10,000 or more. >> reporter: better detection of these objects could help us evacuate target areas and one day even redirect their path. scientists tell us like events we saw in russia happen once in a century. most meteors are much smaller and land in places where they can do no harm. some scientists say last night's meteor landed in the atlantic ocean somewhere. >> we will never know. a lot of people with their eyes to the sky. >>> we're going to turn to a new development in the story we've been following on "world news." the killing of a prison official by a suspect who came to his front door, rang the ball belle and shot him. evidence collected at the scene of a high speed car chase and shoot-out that followed in texas, does link the gunman evan ebel to the murder in colorado. shell casings at both sites appear to be the same. >>> a stunning turn in another case, the new york man who just two days ago walked out of p
president obama's top scientists telling congress this week we're behind. >> the number of undetected potential city killers is very large. it's in the range of about 10,000 or more. >> reporter: better detection of these objects could help us evacuate target areas and one day even redirect their path. scientists tell us like events we saw in russia happen once in a century. most meteors are much smaller and land in places where they can do no harm. some scientists say last night's...
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it's been less than a year since president obama himself dropped his opposition to gay marriage in that interview with our colleague, robin roberts. and now, even some prominent republicans are settling on the same position. >> and, rick, you study these political poll lines. what is the trending telling us right now? >> it is moving so fast. in 2004, during george w. bush's re-election, we asked in a poll if gay marriage should be legal. and only 32% said yes. this month, that number is up to 58%. that's a tectonic shift. >> rick klein, with the bigger picture, as always. rick, thank you. >>> we turn overseas to the vatican, where pope francis celebrated his first palm sunday mass, to begin the holy week leading up to easter. from the steps of st. peter's, he urged the crowd of worshippers to be humble and young at heart. he toured the square in his popemobile, open to the crowd, despite the concern of his security detail. kissing babies and shaking hands there. >>> in rome tomorrow, everyone watching something else. italy's high court will once again determine the fate of amanda knox.
it's been less than a year since president obama himself dropped his opposition to gay marriage in that interview with our colleague, robin roberts. and now, even some prominent republicans are settling on the same position. >> and, rick, you study these political poll lines. what is the trending telling us right now? >> it is moving so fast. in 2004, during george w. bush's re-election, we asked in a poll if gay marriage should be legal. and only 32% said yes. this month, that...
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president obama said he was deeply skeptical that it was the rebels who carried out this attack. despite fears of chemical weapons being used in syria, the president said chemical weapons or not, the united states would not take military action in syria by itself. >> thank you, alex. >>> now we return back home to a new number confirming a worry in american families. tonight, one in 50 schoolchildren in america has a form of autism. the government survey is much higher than the previous estimate, 1 in 88. so what is happening? and also tonight, another small part of the puzzle. does it have anything to do with parents and grandfathers? abc's chief medical editor, dr. richard besser, on the clues. >> reporter: and now another clue into a possible cause of autism -- grandfather's age. researchers in sweden have found that the older a grandfather was when he had children, the more likely those children would be to have children with autism. for fathers the risk went up 1.8 times. for mothers, the risk went up 1.7 times. it's already known that one piece of the puzzle of autism is th
president obama said he was deeply skeptical that it was the rebels who carried out this attack. despite fears of chemical weapons being used in syria, the president said chemical weapons or not, the united states would not take military action in syria by itself. >> thank you, alex. >>> now we return back home to a new number confirming a worry in american families. tonight, one in 50 schoolchildren in america has a form of autism. the government survey is much higher than the...
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. >> reporter: president obama's last day here took him to bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of jesus. a highlight of this trip that has strengthened bonds with israelis but frustrated palestinians. they've vented their anger with protests, with those posters, fueled, in large part, by obama not condemning israel's settlements, the building of houses on land long held by palestinians. families like the gharibs. today, their house is an island, this is how over the past 30 years, a nearby israeli settlement has grown, swallowing up almost half their land. the rest cut off by a security fence. "it's like we're in a prison," says mahmoud gharib. "we have cameras, gates, fences and walls." so, why do you stay? "this is my homeland. this is my house," he says. "the israelis are stealing the land day and night." reaching parts of their land requires a special permit. they're just explaining that this whole hillside below the settlement is their land and it's full of olive trees and in order to get over there to pick the olives, they need permission from the israeli military to get through t
. >> reporter: president obama's last day here took him to bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of jesus. a highlight of this trip that has strengthened bonds with israelis but frustrated palestinians. they've vented their anger with protests, with those posters, fueled, in large part, by obama not condemning israel's settlements, the building of houses on land long held by palestinians. families like the gharibs. today, their house is an island, this is how over the past 30 years, a nearby...
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president obama on an historic visit to israel. tonight the big question, would america go to war to stop a nuclear weapon in iran? >>> too far. workers forced to get health tests or pay a fine. could this happen at your job? >>> and treasure hunt. the $3 bowl found at a yard sale now worth $2 million. do you know which items give you the best chance for a happy surprise? >>> good evening. we begin tonight with a manhunt under way. hundreds of people searching the streets of colorado. at 8:30 last night, the door bell rang at the home of a state official. he answered and he was shot on his doorstep. tonight authorities have stepped up security at the governor's mansion and the state capital. abc's clayton sandell tells us what is known now about the shooter. >> reporter: in this quiet rural neighborhood outside denver, a killer came calling. tom clements, at home with his wife, went to answer the front door and was suddenly shot in the chest. the shooter fled into the night. >> somebody rang the door bell. the husband answered and
president obama on an historic visit to israel. tonight the big question, would america go to war to stop a nuclear weapon in iran? >>> too far. workers forced to get health tests or pay a fine. could this happen at your job? >>> and treasure hunt. the $3 bowl found at a yard sale now worth $2 million. do you know which items give you the best chance for a happy surprise? >>> good evening. we begin tonight with a manhunt under way. hundreds of people searching the...
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. >> dan: while president obama is keeping an eye on the marines' death and his thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones. president left tonight on the trip to the middle east, a diplomatic mission that includes his first ever visit to israel. white house says the advice it will be geared toward winning the hearts and minds of the israelis people and there will be no significant announcements on the peace process. >> these two men convict of biggest fraud case in san francisco were sentenced today. it involved one of the prime pieces of real estate. we first broke the story and vic lee has new developments that you'll see only on "abc 7 news". >> reporter: communications executive jay shaw and winston lum were convicted last fall for defrayed go their victims out of millions of dollars in real estate. a judge passed sentence. >> mr. shaw, sentenced to state prison to serve the term of 20 years. >> judge also ordered shaw to pay a fine of $14 million. codefendant got 13 years prison and $4.5 million fine. >> mr. shaw masterminded a scheme of fraud, lies and fals
. >> dan: while president obama is keeping an eye on the marines' death and his thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones. president left tonight on the trip to the middle east, a diplomatic mission that includes his first ever visit to israel. white house says the advice it will be geared toward winning the hearts and minds of the israelis people and there will be no significant announcements on the peace process. >> these two men convict of biggest fraud case...
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in the final moments for president obama on his middle east tour and yesterday's remarks. welcome to a brand new hour of "america live," i'm megyn kelly. the president went to the west bank to meet with abbas. even then rockets were fired and civilians running for cover. he believes that it's a message from hamas and a show of aggression makes it more difficult to continue the peace process. our correspondent ed henry joins us live with more. >> reporter: you're right. the president delivered the speech largely an audience of israeli college students and was talking about peace, but also there about the threat of war, once again vowing he in fact could use military action and bomb iran if in fact he needed to help israel stop iran's nuclear program, prevent them from getting nuclear weapons. when i sat down today for an exclusive interview with shimon peres, he said based on private talks yesterday with president obama and as well as the public remarks he's been hearing throughout jerusalem from president obama, shimon peres believes in his words, america is no chicken and
in the final moments for president obama on his middle east tour and yesterday's remarks. welcome to a brand new hour of "america live," i'm megyn kelly. the president went to the west bank to meet with abbas. even then rockets were fired and civilians running for cover. he believes that it's a message from hamas and a show of aggression makes it more difficult to continue the peace process. our correspondent ed henry joins us live with more. >> reporter: you're right. the...
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do you think president obama has accomplished that? >> i do and i spent time looking at the polls and our standing worldwide and particularly in the muslim world is a little higher than at the end of the bush administration. one of the problems we have is the anti-islamic video that came out about a year ago and hurt us in pakistan and hurt us in many parts of the middle east and we also were hurt in pakistan by doing something which most of us applauded, going in and getting bin laden. so there are certain things that work it our advantage that in fact may have hurt us and certain things like the anti-islamic video which unfortunately should never have taken place. >> alisyn: okay. >> hurt our standing as well. >> alisyn: ben, do you think that our standing is hurt because, mainly because of the anti-islam video? >> no, absolutely not. i think it's embarrassing to imply that. i think it boils down to actual foreign policy by this president. when he went over in '09 when he was elected and basically said to palestinians, i'm going to b
do you think president obama has accomplished that? >> i do and i spent time looking at the polls and our standing worldwide and particularly in the muslim world is a little higher than at the end of the bush administration. one of the problems we have is the anti-islamic video that came out about a year ago and hurt us in pakistan and hurt us in many parts of the middle east and we also were hurt in pakistan by doing something which most of us applauded, going in and getting bin laden....
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's made a lot of news lately challenging president obama for not doing more to traaddres what dr. carson calls the family crisis in america and he's taken heat from commenttators who believe he's a quote, token, for conservative republicans. he's here live and we'll ask him about that. and why is the application for the president's health care law include voter registration questions? some are now asking that question. we will have a full report. plus, actor jim carrey at the center of a controversial video that critics say attacks the second amendment and actor charlton heston. the critics don't have to say that. you can see yourself. ♪ from pain and fear ♪ ♪ charlton heston movies are no longer in demand ♪ ♪ forever ♪ i'm a conservative investor. but that doesn't mean i don't want to make money. i love making money. i try to be smart with my investments. i also try to keep my costs down. what's your plan? ishares. low cost and tax efficient. find out why nine out of ten large professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishar
's made a lot of news lately challenging president obama for not doing more to traaddres what dr. carson calls the family crisis in america and he's taken heat from commenttators who believe he's a quote, token, for conservative republicans. he's here live and we'll ask him about that. and why is the application for the president's health care law include voter registration questions? some are now asking that question. we will have a full report. plus, actor jim carrey at the center of a...
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president obama has once again filled out his bracket. he's got indiana beating louisville for the national title. >> that's right, and a certain little someone is following in the president's footsteps. >> here what i'm talking about, march madness. i'm more like march gladness. time to turn the season around, people. it's time for hope! >> it's time for hope. that's internet sensation kid president filling out his brackets with espn's robert flores. there you go. he, oh, by the way, has got duke, gonzaga, indiana and michigan in the final four. as for the title game, though -- >> 'zaga or michigan? >> oh, no. >> who's going to win it all? >> this is bad. i'm going for my favorite, gonzaga! done. >> we can still see your legs. >> i'm pretty sure you can't. >> cute kid, right? gonzaga! >> oh, man. >> i learned how to say it. i was saying it wrong this whole time. >> now it's gonzaga! >> all right, for some of you, your local news is next. >> for everyone else, we're going to be right back. [ susan ] ...as though he had never left. the end
president obama has once again filled out his bracket. he's got indiana beating louisville for the national title. >> that's right, and a certain little someone is following in the president's footsteps. >> here what i'm talking about, march madness. i'm more like march gladness. time to turn the season around, people. it's time for hope! >> it's time for hope. that's internet sensation kid president filling out his brackets with espn's robert flores. there you go. he, oh, by...
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obama travels to jordan to meet with the top u.s. ally in the region, king abdullah. >> as this visit comes to an end, let's check in with alex marquardt in jerusalem. alex, what's been the overall reaction to the visit? all right. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. there have been two very distinct reactions. on the israeli side for starters i don't think it could have gone any better. many israelis viewed obama with some suspicion, but he's really won them over with his actions in recent days and particularly his speech here in jerusalem yesterday. here you can see the front page of one of the main israeli daily newspapers that says -- [ speaking a foreign language ] -- "you are not alone," one of the lines from his speech yesterday, which he won widespread praise for, and i think it's safe to say that in the coming days, you'll see a public opinion spike among israelis in the coming days and weeks. now, on the palestinian side, it was the polar opposite, deep frustration, deep disappointment, anger over the fact
obama travels to jordan to meet with the top u.s. ally in the region, king abdullah. >> as this visit comes to an end, let's check in with alex marquardt in jerusalem. alex, what's been the overall reaction to the visit? all right. >> reporter: good morning, john, good morning, diana. there have been two very distinct reactions. on the israeli side for starters i don't think it could have gone any better. many israelis viewed obama with some suspicion, but he's really won them over...
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. >> president obama held a private seder last night at the white house a small group of aides and friends. passover celebrates the liberation of jews from slavery in ancient egypt. >>> coming up, the death of the stiletto. really. a footwear revolution in the works. >>> then pricey ex-presidents. millions spent on offices for the former leaders of the free world. how much is too much? >>> and a daredevil that flies like superman, videos watched by millions online. now a tragedy. details coming up. >>> welcome back. cyprus may have been saved by its eurozone bailout, but the aftershocks go on. banks will stay closed until thursday for fear of a run by customers and a suggestion by one european finance chief that other troubled countries could face the same tough measures. it has spooked investors around the globe including the u.s. where stocks are trading lower. >>> federal reserve chair ben bernanke is defending the u.s. approach to the financial crisis. during a speech in london he said keeping interest rates near zero and other programs to stimulate investment have not only boosted the
. >> president obama held a private seder last night at the white house a small group of aides and friends. passover celebrates the liberation of jews from slavery in ancient egypt. >>> coming up, the death of the stiletto. really. a footwear revolution in the works. >>> then pricey ex-presidents. millions spent on offices for the former leaders of the free world. how much is too much? >>> and a daredevil that flies like superman, videos watched by millions...
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do you think he did that. >> joe writes, obama talks a lot. he seems to say what people want and makes him look good. >> he's not successful, and even as rockets land from gaza. and lots of responses on this one, and thanks to everybody for sharing your thoughts. that's going to do it for me here in washington. gregg jarrett and jamie kocolby from here. we leave you with a sweetdeo in national puppy appreciation day. make it a great day, everybody. aren't they cute? ♪ >> fox news alert, everyone, breaking developments on capitol hill. the u.s. senate this morning approves a budget proposal that calls for almost a trillion dollars in tax hikes. and that's the very latest. hello, everyone, i'm jamie colby, and this is a brand new hour inside america's news headquarters. >> i'm gregg jarrett, glad you're with us. this nonbinding plan was approved just before dawn this morning after nearly 13 hours of nonstop voting. >> yeas are 53, nays are 46. the amendment is adopted and now there are -- there are adoptions that concur resolution is met. >> i
do you think he did that. >> joe writes, obama talks a lot. he seems to say what people want and makes him look good. >> he's not successful, and even as rockets land from gaza. and lots of responses on this one, and thanks to everybody for sharing your thoughts. that's going to do it for me here in washington. gregg jarrett and jamie kocolby from here. we leave you with a sweetdeo in national puppy appreciation day. make it a great day, everybody. aren't they cute? ♪ >> fox...
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president obama signed into law three years ago today. controversy over the giant piece of legislation has just not gone away. americans are still trying to figure out all the fine print and what it will cost them. on top of this, there are new signs the political fight over it could be heating up again. molly henneberg is live in washington with more. hi, molly. >> hi. just this week, republicans and democrats on capitol hill voted to repeal an unpopular obamacare tax, the medical device tax on everything from latex gloves to wheelchairs to dentsal instruments. but health insurance industry advocates warn more taxes from this law are coming down the pike. >> the reform law includes a new $100 billion tax in health insurance that starts next year. 2014 will be $8 billion. that's going to mean an average will pay $100 more on a premium as a result of this tax alone. small businesses will pay over $350 for each family they provide coverage for. >> president obama said in a statement today that obamacare is already saving seniors money on pr
president obama signed into law three years ago today. controversy over the giant piece of legislation has just not gone away. americans are still trying to figure out all the fine print and what it will cost them. on top of this, there are new signs the political fight over it could be heating up again. molly henneberg is live in washington with more. hi, molly. >> hi. just this week, republicans and democrats on capitol hill voted to repeal an unpopular obamacare tax, the medical device...
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on obama care, sorry. he said, "far from bending the cost curve, obama care's projected price tag has nearly doubled. health insurance premiums have spiked and are expected to climb even further when the law takes full effect next year. the millions of jobs democrats promised are nowhere to be found and businesses, large and small, are already pointing to the impact of obama care as the reason for planned layoffs and a reluctance to hire more staff." the republican-controlled house passed the budget this week that repeals and defunds obama care, but in the senate, a measure to repeal obama care was voted down. yuma? >> molly, thank you very much. >>> overseas now, and growing concerns in syria after rulers this week of a possible chemical weapons attack in that country. this video was released by syrian government which claims it shows victims of a rebel chemical weapons attack that claim has not been independently verified at this time. but president obama has said that the use of chemical weapons would b
on obama care, sorry. he said, "far from bending the cost curve, obama care's projected price tag has nearly doubled. health insurance premiums have spiked and are expected to climb even further when the law takes full effect next year. the millions of jobs democrats promised are nowhere to be found and businesses, large and small, are already pointing to the impact of obama care as the reason for planned layoffs and a reluctance to hire more staff." the republican-controlled house...
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i didn't come up with that obama said that to barbara walters. cnn embarrassed herself by trying to spin that has a racist comment that the words were echoing the president's own words. many in the liberal media reacted as expected but as the author points out they are not so liberal when it comes to accepting points of view. >> why is it the cultural left, you know, he drives them crazy. >> well, i don't know. i think he doesn't drive me crazy. it's more of a question how much tolerance people have for other points of view. roger is so direct and can be abrasive a and at times he is intentionally abrasive. he likes to pull people's chains. he told me a couple of times, i'm not a pudger but i'm a countered puncher. that certainly the way he sees himself, under assault by the cultural elite. when people fight back, they are controversial and roger is tough fighter. >> jon: he did build fox news channel into number one. tough being on top. everybody is trying to bring you down. thanks to our panel and i'm jon scott. thanks for joining us. keep it r
i didn't come up with that obama said that to barbara walters. cnn embarrassed herself by trying to spin that has a racist comment that the words were echoing the president's own words. many in the liberal media reacted as expected but as the author points out they are not so liberal when it comes to accepting points of view. >> why is it the cultural left, you know, he drives them crazy. >> well, i don't know. i think he doesn't drive me crazy. it's more of a question how much...
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obama heads into electoral history. the pertinent known known is that so far, three american presidents have refused to exonerate him. will the pardon of a notorious spy be part of mr. obama's legacy? that would be one heck of a no known. >> eric: you can't vote twice. but there are new voter fraud case, accusing more voters of doing just that. ohio, florida and now wisconsin joins the list. how could this happen and how to stop it, next. all right that's a fifth-floor problem... ok. not in my house! ha ha ha! ha ha ha! no no no! not today! ha ha ha! ha ha ha! jimmy how happy are folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico? happier than dikembe mutumbo blocking a shot. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. do we hano.a mower? a trimmer? no. we got nothing. we just bought our first house, we're on a budget. we're not ready for spring. well let's get you ready. very nice. you see these various colors. we got workshops every saturday. yes, maybe a little bit over here. this
obama heads into electoral history. the pertinent known known is that so far, three american presidents have refused to exonerate him. will the pardon of a notorious spy be part of mr. obama's legacy? that would be one heck of a no known. >> eric: you can't vote twice. but there are new voter fraud case, accusing more voters of doing just that. ohio, florida and now wisconsin joins the list. how could this happen and how to stop it, next. all right that's a fifth-floor problem... ok. not...
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folks started out saying well if it is called obama care i like obama. i'm a law student and i voted for him so it must be good. they second guessd that after they heard both sides of the argument. may i emphasize in all of the debates you had somebody arguing in favor of the constitutionality of the affordable care act obama care and somebody arguing against its constitutionality. i felt one of the most remarkable finding to me as a pollster was even though the law students did not think that obama care was necessarily constitutional they rejected that or say they weren't sure. after the debates an even higher number thought that the affordable care act really upends what the intent of the founding fathers was. 64% overall said it was unconstitutional when you think about what the founding fathers intended as opposed to the evolving case law. >> shannon: did you you find a shift before and after the supreme court made the decision? some of the debates started before the decision was made just a couple of blocks away from her? >> they did. ironically hal
folks started out saying well if it is called obama care i like obama. i'm a law student and i voted for him so it must be good. they second guessd that after they heard both sides of the argument. may i emphasize in all of the debates you had somebody arguing in favor of the constitutionality of the affordable care act obama care and somebody arguing against its constitutionality. i felt one of the most remarkable finding to me as a pollster was even though the law students did not think that...
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bill: president obama said this. we cannot have a situation where chemical or biological weapons are falling into the hands of the wrong people. >> we have been very clear to the bashar al-assad regime. bill: we have started to see a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized that would change the calculus. with regard to consequences, if this were to be proven, we have not heard what the consequences will be. >> yeah. i think that is absolutely key. the syrians and those supporting them need to understand that there will be consequences. it has a reputation for pulling back. even if the united states is not going to play a leading role, we are still supporting an arms embargo. but that is doing nothing to stop the russians and others from supporting their regime. there is clarity. bill: i thought the thought the interviews that mike rogers and dianne feinstein dead were fascinating. the houses said this. the probabilities are very high that we are going into some dark times. and i think the whit
bill: president obama said this. we cannot have a situation where chemical or biological weapons are falling into the hands of the wrong people. >> we have been very clear to the bashar al-assad regime. bill: we have started to see a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized that would change the calculus. with regard to consequences, if this were to be proven, we have not heard what the consequences will be. >> yeah. i think that is absolutely key. the syrians...
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president obama on chemical weapons in syria. if it is true why he calls the move a game-changer and what it means for u.s. involvement in that country. ♪ . martha: you know that theme song from "the big bang theory", right? the final frontier a little bit older than we thought it was. scientists are now saying that the universe is 80 million years older than previously known. they say they have mostly detailed the map of the earlier universe and trying to figure out when it was created. this comes courtesy of a european space telescope. the findings back up "the big bang theory". that it burst from subatomic size to a fraction of a second. how amazing is that? bill: so now new reaction from president obama to allegations that chemical weapons may have been used in the civil war in syria. some in congress suggested that the wmds have been used but the president says the u.s. is still trying to get to the bottom of it. >> once we established the facts, i have made clear that the use of chemical weapons is a game-changer and i wo
president obama on chemical weapons in syria. if it is true why he calls the move a game-changer and what it means for u.s. involvement in that country. ♪ . martha: you know that theme song from "the big bang theory", right? the final frontier a little bit older than we thought it was. scientists are now saying that the universe is 80 million years older than previously known. they say they have mostly detailed the map of the earlier universe and trying to figure out when it was...
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president obama says this would be a game-changer. general jack keane is here with his take on this growing crisis. >> you have a government that we believe and we have solid information, by the way the international community believes this, has chemical weapons. has put them in a position to be used on short notice, and i believe, there's a high probability has been used with that whole body over the last two years. hey, our salads. [ bop ] [ bop ] [ bop ] you can do that all you want, i don't like v8 juice. [ male announcer ] how about v8 v-fusion. a full serving of vegetables, a full serving of fruit. but what you taste is the fruit. so even you... could've had a v8. heather: well france's former president charged with breaking his nation's campaign finance laws and taking advantage of a person in poor health. now the alleged victim is france's richest woman by the way. the 90-year-old heiress to the l'oreal cosmetics empire. former president nicolas sarkozy is charged will legally accepting more than $5 million from the woman. sar
president obama says this would be a game-changer. general jack keane is here with his take on this growing crisis. >> you have a government that we believe and we have solid information, by the way the international community believes this, has chemical weapons. has put them in a position to be used on short notice, and i believe, there's a high probability has been used with that whole body over the last two years. hey, our salads. [ bop ] [ bop ] [ bop ] you can do that all you want, i...
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now goes to president obama to sign it into law. which means the post office has to go back to the drawing board in this case. to find another way to save money because this was one of the ways they could have done that. heather: you know what they say about the postman? bill: what's that. heather: through rain, sleet, through snow they always deliver. bill: we have a lot of that today. heather: exactly. a major winter storm rolling through the east. a live look at cleveland. a mess there this morning. where else the storm is hitting right now. bill: a lot of places too. there is growing evidence syria crossed that red line by using chemical weapons. triggering calls for greater u.s. involvement in that country's civil war. >> i look at all the data points over the last two years from these intelligence reports and i believe there is high probability that some level of chemical weapons were used in syria by the assad regime. @e@8ñúñ÷@@@0@ú bill: so a top u.s. law i canner -- lawmaker saying the u.s. government crossed a
now goes to president obama to sign it into law. which means the post office has to go back to the drawing board in this case. to find another way to save money because this was one of the ways they could have done that. heather: you know what they say about the postman? bill: what's that. heather: through rain, sleet, through snow they always deliver. bill: we have a lot of that today. heather: exactly. a major winter storm rolling through the east. a live look at cleveland. a mess there this...
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crossing a red line that president obama himself laid down. they have, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel as it shares a border with syria. he told wolf blitzer there's a high probability chemical weapons were used. diane feinstein, the democratic colleague said today, quote, the white house has to make some kind of decision on this. jessica yellin is already in israel. she joins us by phone. jessica, senator feinstein said a short time ago, quote, i think the probabilities are high that we're going into very dark times. i think the white house needs to be prepared. white house seems to be more cautious today. where do they stand on all of this? >> reporter: anderson, white house officials say they are still assessing reports that chemical weapons are used so cautious is the right word. we know that the president has said the use of chemical weapons, as you say, is a red line. he's gone further and said that if assad crosses it there will be, quote, consequences.
crossing a red line that president obama himself laid down. they have, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel as it shares a border with syria. he told wolf blitzer there's a high probability chemical weapons were used. diane feinstein, the democratic colleague said today, quote, the white house has to make some kind of decision on this. jessica yellin is already in israel. she joins us by phone. jessica, senator...
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crossing a redline that president obama himself lay down. now, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel. now, the suggestion that kem wall weapons might have been used came just a few hours ago today from mike rogers, a high probability to believe that chemical weapons have been used. chief white house correspondent is already in israel. she joins us now by phone. so, jessica, you have senator finestein saying i think the probableties are very high and i think the white house needs to be prepared. >> anderson, white house officials say that they're still assessing the reports that chemical weapons were used. we know there will be consequences. he has said you will be held accountable. today, his chief of staff said it would be a game changer if, in fact, chemical weapons were used. now, the president has not specified what he means, exactly, when he said his regime would be held accountable. there have been reports. i think the u.s. has developed a plan for direction
crossing a redline that president obama himself lay down. now, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel. now, the suggestion that kem wall weapons might have been used came just a few hours ago today from mike rogers, a high probability to believe that chemical weapons have been used. chief white house correspondent is already in israel. she joins us now by phone. so, jessica, you have senator finestein saying i think...
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and that's an awkward fact for the obama administration. the president is in the region, we're hearing now from officials that it's going to take a couple of days for them to determine whether or not a chemical weapon is used. and let's be honest. by then, president obama will be out of the region, safely back here and in a better position to make a decision. >> john, you're there in israel for the president's visit. has this changed the tone, the tenor of the president's trip? >> without a doubt. now, look, the nuclear confrontation with iran is still number one. with the president sitting down with prime minister netanyahu to talk issues. but, anderson, i'm in jerusalem, it's 135 miles to damascus. because of the threat of chemical weapons, because of the instability and uncertainty in this region, israel has the best intelligence about syria. israel also has, and bob and fran know this terrain better than i do. but not only human intelligence but there are drones, there are satellite images and there are other technological ways many if
and that's an awkward fact for the obama administration. the president is in the region, we're hearing now from officials that it's going to take a couple of days for them to determine whether or not a chemical weapon is used. and let's be honest. by then, president obama will be out of the region, safely back here and in a better position to make a decision. >> john, you're there in israel for the president's visit. has this changed the tone, the tenor of the president's trip? >>...
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crossing a redline that president obama himself lay down. now, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel. now, the suggestion that chemical weapons might have been used came a few hours ago today from mike rogers, saying there is a high probability to believe that chemical weapons have been used. dianne feinstein, the democratic colleague said today the white house has to make some kind of decision on this. jessica yellin is already in israel, she joins us by phone. jessica, you have senator feinstein a short time ago saying "i think the probables are very high and i think the white house needs to be prepared. the white house seems cautious today. where are they standing on this? >> anderson, white house officials say that they're still assessing the reports that chemical weapons were used. we know the president has said that the use of chemical weapons is a red line and that if assad crosses it that there will consequences. he has said you will be held accountable. t
crossing a redline that president obama himself lay down. now, they have used chemical weapons, that would leave the president with a major challenge as he heads tonight to israel. now, the suggestion that chemical weapons might have been used came a few hours ago today from mike rogers, saying there is a high probability to believe that chemical weapons have been used. dianne feinstein, the democratic colleague said today the white house has to make some kind of decision on this. jessica...
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he says obama care is forcing doctors into the employ of cost-cutting hospitals, gives government the authority to determine services that will and will not be covered, has a board independent of congress that can cut payments for care and allows the secretary of health and human services to force all health plans to eliminate any doctor that doesn't practice medicine the government's way. the history of government-run health care systems around the world is a history of denial, delay and sadly, even death. anderson, i notice that she responded not long after the democratic campaign committee which is in charge of getting rid of republicans, of defeating them in elections, put out a press release blasting her, saying she would rather be in washington as a right wing celebrity than solving problems back in minnesota for minnesota's middle class. remember, she got a scare back in november. her election, her congressional election was closer than she expected and democrats are hoping to beat her this time. >> we certainly appreciate the response. it doesn't seem to back up the claim, tho
he says obama care is forcing doctors into the employ of cost-cutting hospitals, gives government the authority to determine services that will and will not be covered, has a board independent of congress that can cut payments for care and allows the secretary of health and human services to force all health plans to eliminate any doctor that doesn't practice medicine the government's way. the history of government-run health care systems around the world is a history of denial, delay and...
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president obama didn't touch it much in the first term. now he says he's going to try but the big difference is the things that keep the israelis and palestinians from the bargaining table are still there. they feel good about the conversation a month or two or three, are they back at the table. >> the president's in jordan today. what's the focus there? >> reporter: syria. syria. syria. jordan normally a key u.s. ally in trying to nudge the palestinians on some issues. one of the few arab nations that has relationships with israel. but the refugee crisis coming into this country from syria dominated the discussions. king abdullah has a country with a tough economy to begin with. they've spent nearly $1 billion. they say they are approaching half a million syrian refugees and they think it will keep getting worse. the president promised about $200 million more. the united states is already giving quite a bit of money to the syrian refugee crisis but he promised to ask congress for $200 million more. most of the effort was on the refugee cr
president obama didn't touch it much in the first term. now he says he's going to try but the big difference is the things that keep the israelis and palestinians from the bargaining table are still there. they feel good about the conversation a month or two or three, are they back at the table. >> the president's in jordan today. what's the focus there? >> reporter: syria. syria. syria. jordan normally a key u.s. ally in trying to nudge the palestinians on some issues. one of the...